Palembang to Payakumbuh by bus
Payakumbuh lies 547 km (340 mi) north-west of Palembang, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 10 h 4 min including stops, over roughly 667 km (415 mi) of road.
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| Palembang | Payakumbuh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 1.8 million | 139,576 |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 517 m (1,696 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
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Common questions
How far is Payakumbuh from Palembang?
547 km (340 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Palembang; by road roughly 667 km (415 mi).
How long does it take to get from Palembang to Payakumbuh by bus?
About 10 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Palembang and Payakumbuh?
No, both are on Asia/Jakarta at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.